Deeper Dive: Class 1A Region 5 Player Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball is about to ramp up in TN, and with that, here are some preseason evaluations. This highlights a few of the talented players in Region 5 in Class 1A that people should pay attention to ahead of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748461"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b5b7dde98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='748461' first='Bailey' last='Blair'] is one of the most high-level scorers in her class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blair for Richland High School last season was able to score in a multitude of ways. She has quick dribble moves that can create room, especially with her lethal crossover. With this, she is efficient in scoring at all three levels off the dribble. She is also capable of shooting off the catch, especially from three-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blair also has great speed with the ball and has a high IQ. She processes things that happen on the court quicker than an average player, which allows her to hit her teammates when they break open in scoring areas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1133909"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b5b7ddf0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1133909' first='Bayli' last='Sutter'] did two things at a high level last season for Eagleville High School. And these two things are skills every team needs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sutter shot threes well and brought high-level wing defense. On the defensive side of the ball, what makes her a great wing defender is her persistence and foot speed. She can stay in front of opponents well with her foot speed alone. If she does end up being beat off the dribble, she is good at recovering and getting back in the play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On offense, her three-point shot made its mark in a number of games. one of these games was against Ardmore High School last season, where she had four three pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["816659"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b5b7ddf63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella Bain at the power forward position is exactly what team's need at her position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bain has a high motor and at the PF position, she has the capability to dribble. She uses this skill along with her speed in transition to capitalize on fast breaks. Bain can score in half-court sets around the paint. She can also score from the outside with a solid three-point shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bain too is a great rebounder and wing defender. Her speed and size allow her to guard post and perimeter players at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["371478"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b5b7ddfbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='371478' first='Ally' last='Sharpe'] played a good part in the success of Moore County High School last season who finished with a record of 24-4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sharpe provided great wing defense throughout the season and was a playmaker for the Lady Raiders every time she stepped on the court. She does a great job at making the most of offensive possessions and does so unselfishly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On defense, she has a knack for getting steals. This was shown in a game against Cornersville High School, where she had four steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1234775"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b5b7de044"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At the center position, [player_tooltip player_id='1234775' first='Tia' last='Webster'] has a solid game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She had good moments in her junior season. She showed her rebounding upside and ability to score inside the paint. One of her better games where her potential really shined was against Hampshire High School. In the contest, she had 11 points and 13 rebounds. She especially did well on the offensive glass in the game, getting nine offensive rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It will be exciting to see what type of year Webster can put together in her senior year of hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->